滞 Strokes Write it Listen 滞 zhì to block, to obstruct; sluggish, stagnant HSK 7–9 12 strokes Radical 氵 Sound + meaning 2 words Built from氵meaningshuǐwater带sounddàibelt, strap; band, ribbon; area, zone; to carry, to raise, to wear How it works氵 hints at the meaning (water), and 带 dài hints at the sound.